Dive-site story
Situated along the eastern perimeter of False Bay, Rooi Els Point features granite ridges, deep gullies, and thick kelp forests. Rocky overhangs drop off onto sand patches where benthic sharks frequently rest. The site is well protected from prevailing southeasterly summer winds, which blow offshore here and flatten the sea surface while bringing clearer water.
Extensive sea bamboo kelp forest sheltering endemic catsharks
Network of granite gullies and narrow swim-throughs encrusted with colorful anemones and sponges
Occasional encounters with broadnose sevengill sharks patrolling the outer reef edges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer conditions generally bring offshore winds and the clearest diving conditions on the eastern side of False Bay.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyjama sharkPoroderma africanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dark shysharkHaploblepharus pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadnose sevengill sharkNotorynchus cepedianus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Red romanChrysoblephus laticeps | Common | ||||||||||||
| Gas flame nudibranchBonisa argentea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape fur sealArctocephalus pusillus pusillus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
